What side effects are possible with Xeloda?
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time. Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. More common: • constipation • loss of appetite • mild nausea or vomiting Less common or rare: • dizziness • fingernail or toenail changes • headache • heartburn • increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight • muscle, bone, or joint pain • red, sore eyes • sleeping problem
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time. Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. • constipation • dizziness • heartburn • loss of appetite • mild diarrhea • mild nausea or vomiting Although most of these side effects listed below don’t happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attenti
